Kevin Durant, who played his first game in OKC since Nov. 2021, finished with 35 points on 13-of-21 shooting. Devin Booker finished with 22 points and 10 assists. Chris Paul had 16 points and eight assists. Deandre Ayton finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 39 points on 11-of-22 shooting and 17-of-17 from the free-throw line.
Let’s look at the best photos from the Thunder’s 10-point loss to the Suns.
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) walks down the court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo (18) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs a rebound against Terrence Ross #8 of the Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on April 2, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ian Maule/Getty Images
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns blocks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on April 2, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ian Maule/Getty Images
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Kevin Durant (35) talk during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) passes the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and guard Chris Paul (3) high five during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) on the way to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (14) falls on a drive to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Detailed view of shoes worn by Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks to forward Kevin Durant (35) between play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) walks down the court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) looks at the scoreboard between plays against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) walks down the court during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detailed view of shoes worn by Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) dribbles the ball down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Phoenix won 128-118. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots a three point basket against Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams gestures to his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo (18) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fights for position against Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reach for loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoes before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots against Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after being called for an offensive foul during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket past Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after being called for a foul during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after drawing a foul during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket past Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after making a basket and drawing a foul during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 02: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns secures a rebound from Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center on April 02, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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